Some 130 million names have been struck off India's electoral roll.
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In several countries, presidents have rewritten or reinterpreted constitutions to stay in office.
The USA hasn't invited international observers to its midterm elections, while US organisations that have long monitored voting abroad are turning to their own country.
A student movement that rose up against corruption and impunity has defeated Serbia's longstanding autocratic leader, Aleksandar Vučić.
In its 63rd session, held in its 20th anniversary year, the United Nations Human Rights Council renewed scrutiny of crises in Afghanistan, Burundi, Russia, Sudan and Venezuela despite severe budget cuts.
Weeks of protests led by high school students have swept France, triggered by underfunded public services and limited opportunities.
Negotiations towards a United Nations convention on international tax cooperation are under way.
Warmongers were to the fore at the latest high-level session of the United Nations' (UN) General Assembly, using a platform built for peace to threaten violence.
Russia's parliamentary election delivered a record supermajority for United Russia, the party that backs Vladimir Putin.
The far-right Sweden Democrats party went into the 13 September election hoping to win cabinet seats.
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